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Arlington, TX

I'm constantly dropping and/or breaking things. It's so frustrating!

April 8, 2016
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Members connected deeply over the shared frustration of constantly dropping things, breaking dishes, and struggling with grip strength, with... Read more

Members connected deeply over the shared frustration of constantly dropping things, breaking dishes, and struggling with grip strength, with many attributing these challenges to rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Several members shared creative adaptations that have helped them cope, including switching to plastic dishes and commuter cups with lids, using BBQ tongs to pick things up without bending, adding large soft grips to brushes and utensils, and having family members assist with tasks like carrying hot pots or picking up dropped items. A recurring theme was the emotional toll of these difficulties, from embarrassment in public to the physical pain of constantly bending over, balanced by humor, grace, and the comfort of knowing others truly understand the struggle.

A myRAteam Member

I drop things, have muscle spasms and send things flying. I stumble and will hit doorways etc. Its embarrassing and beyond frustrating. I'm blessed my family helps me laugh through it. There's little changes we've done to make it easier for me. When out in public my husband offers his arm and walks on outside of me so I don't get hit or knocked into. My paint brushes for my stained glass my make up brushes have all been modified with large soft grips. 9 times out if 10 we make up alternative ways as we go along.

April 14, 2016
A myRAteam Member

BBQ tongs - carry them in my bag. Good if you can't bend far. Double sided tape on the end for small flat things like credit cards.

April 12, 2016
A myRAteam Member

I keep dropping the cats food bowls on their heads. Now I put the empty bowls on the floor and drop the food into it. Bit of splash back but the cats lick that up!

April 9, 2016
A myRAteam Member

Yes, I do. And my feet don't seem to move well, so I trip on things, too. I can hardly open containers these days.

April 8, 2016
A myRAteam Member

I drop everything especially my glasses of water almost every night!!!! I get so frustrated!!! So I went to bottle water & wouldn't you know I dropped it in my bed all over my dog!!!! I can't hold on to my silverware or trying to pick up coins or anything off the floor..

April 12, 2016

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